Mondesi helps cause in second-base battle

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals' infielder Adalberto Mondesi certainly didn't hurt his chances Saturday of cracking the 25-man roster after ripping his third home run of the spring, a towering, walk-off shot to center field in the Royals' 1-0 win over the Brewers in the 10th inning.
Mondesi, who is hitting .372 in Cactus League play, belted a 3-2 fastball with one out from right-hander Rob Scahill.
"It was 3-2 and I was looking fastball," Mondesi said. "Just tried to put a good swing on it."

Mondesi wasn't sure he got enough of it to carry the 400-foot sign in center field.
"I didn't know because center is a long way," Mondesi said. "But the wind was blowing out. That helped."
Mondesi continues to impress as he battles Cheslor Cuthbert, Whit Merrifield and Christian Colón for the starting second-base job.
"All I can do is keep playing hard," Mondesi said. "It's not a decision I make so I have to keep playing my best and we'll see."